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Wedding Mexican Catering for Shiplake events
Looking for wedding Mexican catering in Shiplake? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Day-after celebrations
Wedding Mexican catering for Shiplake events
About our wedding Mexican catering in Shiplake
A taco bar at a wedding feels relaxed and generous. Guests build their own plates from warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings, and the queue turns into part of the fun. It suits late-evening wedding food and informal wedding breakfasts, with tacos, burrito bowls and loaded nachos.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shiplake, and tacos served from a truck in a field add to it. Plan for access, soft ground and wet-weather cover for guests. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Weddings in Shiplake: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Shiplake, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Shiplake. We serve in 443 places in Oxfordshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Close to Shiplake are historic houses such as Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on outside caterers and vehicles. Some couples near Shiplake might slip away to Sonning Hill for a few photos between the ceremony and the meal.
For wedding Mexican catering in RG9, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Other places close to Shiplake for wedding Mexican catering include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. By late September, sunset in Shiplake is around 7:05pm, so an evening taco service may start as the light fades. In late May it stays light until about 8:55pm.
- First, we check availability for your date.
- You pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the plan with your venue.
- Food is served from the taco bar or the hatch.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding Mexican catering for your wedding in Shiplake? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To get it right:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Add your band and photographer to the numbers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows food trucks
We serve evening food when the running order says, such as after the cake is cut.
Include your suppliers in the numbers if you add them to the final count.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Wedding Mexican catering or something else?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate fillings and toppings cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shiplake
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
- Book food, drinks or both
- A clear quote
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A serving point within easy walk of the reception
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Shiplake
- Margarita bar
- Evening tacos
- Nachos to share
- Burritos and bowls
- Guacamole and salsas
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
Occasions we cater for in Shiplake
Hot evening food keeps guests on the dance floor, because they’re quick to serve and easy to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Engagement parties
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
Say your vows at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, then head to a garden, barn or marquee where the truck or trailer is waiting. Service can start as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about wedding Mexican catering in Shiplake
Will you travel to a small place like Shiplake?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Can you cater for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Yes. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish.
Can a taco bar feel special?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on the presentation and the venue.
Do you cover Shiplake?
Yes, we do. Shiplake is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
How we price wedding Mexican catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Food, drinks or both
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas